ElectricalEnergy08

Monday, 10/27: Power Up! Click on this link to learn more about the power grid that supplies us with electrical energy.
Tuesday, 10/28: Off Grid Click on this link to learn more about the difference between electricity on the grid and off!
Friday, 11/6: Transformers Click on this link to participate in this survey about transformers!
Friday, 11/13: Power At Home Click on this link to learn more about power needs and energy consumption in the home!
Tuesday, 11/18: C Wrap-Up CG3: Power Costs and CQ3: US Energy Picture.
Friday, 11/21: Game Day: For the Jeopardy Review Game, click here!

Monday, 12/1: Ohm's Law: For review notes on Ohm's Law and a practice quiz...
Concept Summary

• A variety of methods are available for producing electrical energy.
  • An electrical generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
  • Photovoltaic panels convert radiant energy into electrical energy.
  • Voltaic piles (batteries) convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
• Alternating current can be transformed to higher or lower voltages.
• Energy is a quantity that can be wasted, but never destroyed. (Energy Waste)
• Energy is a quantity that can be found, but never created. (Energy Resources)
• Electrical circuits create electrical currents that can do work.